The Third Madam finally lived the comfortable life she had always dreamed of, so how could she be willing to come back? But the Madam had spoken, and even if she was unwilling in her heart, she certainly didn't dare to refute the Madam's words in person.

Eleventh Lady laughed and said, "It looks like Third Sister-in-law will have to deal with some troubles in the next few days!"

Zhu Xiang smiled and whispered, "I heard that the Third Madam got very angry yesterday because the maid brewed tea too strong. This morning she called Gan Laoquan's house and asked him to deliver a letter to the Third Master in Shanyang."

Maybe he discussed with the Third Master what to do about this matter?

As Eleventh Lady was pondering, she saw Xu Lingyi coming out of the bathroom.

She stopped the topic and told Zhu Xiang: "Go and see if breakfast is ready?"

After all, it is not a good idea to talk about the third lady's strengths and weaknesses behind her back.

Zhu Xiang bent her knees in response and retreated quietly.

Xu Lingyi smiled and sat down on the edge of the kang, holding Jing'er's chubby little hand.

Jing'er immediately climbed into Xu Lingyi's arms and sat down.

The little appearance made Xu Lingyi laugh out loud.

Xu Siyu came over to greet him.

Eleventh Lady didn't expect him to come so early today, so she hurried to pick up Jin Ge'er.

However, Jing'er held on to his father's clothes and kept vying with Shiyi Niang with "eh eh ah ah".

His son liked being with him, and Xu Lingyi felt a little happy: "Let him sit here!" He stepped forward to rescue Jing'er.

Later, Xu Lingyi asked Xu Siyu with a stern face, while Jinger jumped up and down in his arms. What would Xu Siyu think when he was scolded?

Eleventh Lady smiled and bent Jin'er's little finger: "The Marquis and Yu'er have something serious to discuss!"

Jing'er's face turned red, but he refused to let go.

Eleventh Lady had never encountered such an embarrassing thing before, and her face turned red.

The mother and son glared at each other.

Xu Lingyi found it interesting. Xu Siyu's mouth also curled up.

"Mother, let my sixth brother sit there!" He didn't want to embarrass Eleventh Lady. "My sixth brother is still young. He won't be like this when he grows up."

Xu Lingyi also sent Shiyi Niang away: "Go and see if breakfast is ready?" He then asked Xu Siyu, "Have you had breakfast? Let's have breakfast together later!"

Xu Siyu had already eaten, but when his father asked, he still replied respectfully, "Yes."

Eleventh Lady looked at Jin Ge'er, who was uncompromising, and knew that if she continued to insist, things would only get worse. She nodded in a low voice, took the opportunity to step down, and turned around to serve breakfast.

Jing'er giggled and threw himself into Xu Lingyi's arms.

Xu Lingyi hugged his youngest son half helplessly and half happily, then gently slapped him on the butt: "Don't do this again in the future!"

It didn't hurt at all. Jing'er just thought that his father was playing with him. He turned his head and smiled at Xu Lingyi. He broke free from Xu Lingyi's hand, held Xu Lingyi's arm, went around Xu Lingyi's back, and pulled Xu Lingyi's clothes to climb onto his back.

Xu Siyu was shocked.

Jing'er is too bold.

He hurried over and pulled Jing'er's little hand, but he didn't dare to tell him "You can't climb on your father's back", so he had to hold his hand and said, "Be careful, don't fall!"

Xu Lingyi knew that this was the sequelae of him playing the "horse riding" game with Jing'er on his neck. He felt a little uncomfortable in front of his eldest son. He simply ordered Xu Siyu: "Hand him over to the wet nurse!"

Xu Siyu replied respectfully, "Yes," and handed Jing'er over to Mother Gu.

Xu Lingyi pointed to the armchair beside him and said, "Sit down and talk!"

Mother Gu hurriedly carried Jing'er back.

I met Eleventh Lady head on.

"The Marquis is talking to the Second Young Master."

Eleventh Lady did not disturb them. She smiled and picked up Jing'er, playing with him on the big kang by the window in the banquet hall.

After about an incense stick of time, there was movement in the inner room.

Eleventh Lady ordered the maid to bring in the kang table and serve the father and son breakfast.

Xu Lingyi's expression was always solemn, and Xu Siyu's expression was always respectful. The two of them ate quietly, with the occasional sound of porcelain colliding, and the scene seemed very solemn.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but smile.

Afterwards, the aunts and children came to greet them one after another. Xu Lingyi said a few words indifferently, and then went to the lady's place with Shiyi Niang.

The older Jin Ge'er grew, the more interesting he became. Every time Shiyi Niang brought him to pay respects to the Taifu, the Taifu would hold him in her arms and be intimate with him for a long time. This time was no exception. She immediately asked Gu Mama to hold the child over and touched him from head to toe. Seeing that his clothes were of the right thickness and the child looked happy, she nodded slightly and held Jin Ge'er to talk to Xu Lingyi and Shiyi Niang: "What are you going to do for Jin Ge'er's first birthday gift?"

In this situation, Xu Lingyi has the right to speak.

Eleventh Lady said nothing.

Xu Lingyi said as the two had agreed: "We want to hold it as a hundred-day ceremony. Invite relatives and friends to come and have some fun."

"That's fine!" The lady said thoughtfully, "The child is too young, and being too extravagant may not be a good thing!"

Only then did Eleventh Lady breathe a sigh of relief.

The Madam spoke of the Grasping of the New Year with great interest: "... when the time comes, take out the purple purlin table from the storehouse... our family is from the military, so in addition to the various schools of thought, we should also put out knives and swords. I think the small knife that Xiaowu hung up that day is pretty good, and it is said to be used for decoration, so we can use that one when the time comes... put out an abacus as well, just to suit the occasion..." Just as she was talking happily, a servant ran in hurriedly: "My Lord, Madam, Madam, Eunuch Thunder is here!"

Lei Gong was the chief eunuch of Kunning Palace. After the death of the Empress Dowager, he often came to ask about the health of the Empress Dowager or to give her gifts on her orders.

"Please ask Eunuch Lei to sit in the flower hall!" Xu Lingyi said as he stood up. "Mom, I'll go take a look and come back soon!"

The lady nodded, and Madam Du helped her change her clothes, while Eleventh Lady supported her to the flower hall.

As soon as he walked under the eaves, he heard the cheerful voice of Thunder Eunuch: "...This is a little gift from me, please don't refuse it, My Lord!" It was obvious that he was giving something to Xu Lingyi.

The lady-in-waiting and Eleventh Lady exchanged glances before entering the flower hall.

Eunuch Lei stepped forward and saluted the lady.

Eleventh Lady saw a small red and gold-painted box on the table in the flower hall.

She calmly followed the Madam and Eunuch Lei to greet each other. Then she heard Eunuch Lei say with a smile: "Congratulations, Madam. The Sixth Young Master is going to celebrate his first birthday."

The lady made a few polite remarks.

Eunuch Lei explained his purpose: "…The Queen said that she cannot come to the Sixth Young Master's first birthday ceremony, and she wants Madam to bring the Sixth Young Master to the palace to show him to her!"

Want to see Jing'er?

Shiyi Niang was very surprised. She looked at Xu Lingyi and saw that Xu Lingyi frowned slightly, obviously not enthusiastic about this matter. Shiyi Niang did not dare to neglect it - this was the supreme grace for others. She smiled and thanked him, and sent Lei Gong out with the lady.

"The Empress Dowager is still thinking about you!" On the way back, the lady said to Xu Lingyi with a smile, "Change Jin'er into beautiful new clothes tomorrow morning, and you can send them and their daughter to the palace." She seemed very happy.

Xu Lingyi simply said "yes", returned to the room and told Shiyi Niang: "When the time comes, you hold Jing'er in your arms and don't let anyone touch him. After greeting, find an excuse to come back and don't stay too long." Then he gave the red lacquer and gold-painted box to Shiyi Niang: "This is a one-year-old gift from Thunder Eunuch to Jing'er."

There was a gold lock inside.

They always gave gifts to the eunuchs, and this was the first time they received a gift from them.

Eleventh Lady smiled and took the things. She said, "Don't worry, Lord. Even if I want to stay in the palace longer, I'm afraid the palace rules are so strict that I can't stay!"

She also had no intention of letting her child suffer that pain.

Xu Lingyi's expression did not improve because of her words. He nodded with a heavy expression and went to the study.

Eleventh Lady felt that Xu Lingyi's reaction was excessive.

At night, she advised him, "It will be alright. I will follow the Marquis's instructions and hold the child myself, without asking anyone else to do it."

Seeing Shiyi Niang's worried face, Xu Lingyi sighed softly and put his arm around her shoulders: "I will ask the eunuchs I know to take care of you when you enter the palace." He paused, and a rare hesitation appeared on his face. "I'm not worried about this...

Eleventh Lady was a little surprised: "What's the matter, Lord?"

Xu Lingyi was silent for a long time before he whispered, "Today, Yu Ge'er came to tell me that he is still young and should focus on his studies. He wants to concentrate on studying and will not take in anyone for the time being."

Although she had some hope in her heart, she was still very surprised to hear Xu Siyu's reply in such a short time. She sat up straight and asked anxiously, "What does the Marquis mean?" There was some nervousness in her voice.

Xu Lingyi said nothing.

Eleventh Lady suddenly felt a little sympathy for Xu Lingyi.

He never dreamed that Xu Siyu would make such a decision!

She stroked his arm gently.

Xu Lingyi sighed.

"I promised him!" He looked up at the ceiling of the tent and murmured, "I more or less understand what he's thinking. Since he has a knot in his heart, I don't want to force him." After all, he still felt a little unhappy.

Eleventh Lady heaved a long sigh and leaned against Xu Lingyi. She said softly, "Yu'er has grown up, and he travels between Yanjing and Anle. He is more knowledgeable than ordinary children. We should listen to his opinions on some things." Besides, the people in the reception room also hope that Yu'er will live a good life. But whether it is good or not is like drinking water. Only the person who drinks the water knows whether the water temperature is appropriate. As long as he thinks it is good, we don't care!"

I hope this will help Xu Lingyi feel less resentful.

Xu Lingyi nodded: "I think so too." Then he was silent for a while and said, "He dares to say this to me. He is no longer the A'mon of the past!" There was a hint of disappointment in his tone.

Was it because he discovered that the child who used to always politely say "yes" to him suddenly had his own thoughts?

It seems that when children grow up, all parents will experience this kind of loss.

It’s just that Xu Siyu’s disappointment inflicted on Xu Lingyi came a little early!

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "We worry about our child so much, just hoping that he can live a good life and support the family without the protection of his parents. Now Yu'er has his own ideas and courage in dealing with things. Zhun'er has such a brother to help him, and he will definitely be able to manage the Yongping Marquis's Mansion well in the future. The Marquis should be happy."

Xu Lingyi thought about it and smiled.

"Yes!" he sighed again, "It seems like the child has grown up in the blink of an eye!"

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